I only have a prototype and I am sure the final version is different. I am also not an expert on the Weber even though I have owned the original and a Performer for many years. Like my good friend Jaxon might say - I am just a back yard cook...
However, I do have to say I used my Kettleman again tonight as I do most every night. The burgers were great - no flare-ups. Had a hot and a cool side so I could make them the way most of us like them and burn the one for my oldest daughter. Also made some corn - grilled in the husk and pulled when done - excellent! Actually, we had more than we could eat and my dog (Roscoe - it is National dog day...
) had 2 ears himself - he LOVES corn on the cob!
I have a Weber Performer on my deck and love using it. But when time is tight and we are trying to get dinner done, I tend to go to the front porch and use the CB Kettleman - just closer and easier. It is easy to control - NEVER a flare up. MY daughters like to use it for cooking because it is so easy.
Honestly, I did NOT expect this from Char Broil. But it works, it works well, and I like it!